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A Missouri Scholars Academy project about recording and listening to each other’s stories.

My father and I got the chance to really sit down and speak a little about his experience coming to the United States . There were many things I learned about what it was like when my father first came...

Family history interview of Greg Mottola

Virachart Pokpoonpipat (74) shares a conversation with his friend, Wichiit Kanchanawong (78), about the origins of the Little Thailand community. They talk about the history of Virachart's former restaurant, Jaiya-Thai, as well as of the local temples. They also discuss...

My aunt Marcelina Bonilla was being interviewed about the 9/11 attack

Mothers experience when 9/11 happened

This interview focuses on my father's experiences as an illegal immigrant in the United States, and how his family was affected by the Civil War in Guatemala.

Scott Zimmerman, a Junior at Egg Harbor Township, interviewed his Grandfather over the Thanksgiving break from school. Over the course of the recording they discuss his grandfathers early life from birth up until about his early thirties. They discuss how...

A chat with my friend about her Childhood.

Kymberli Smith (18) and her foster parent Keturah Hardy (45) talk about Kimberli moving in with Keturah while in the foster care system. They discuss their pasts and traumas and what they hope for in the future.

My grandpa immigrated to America from Italy when he was 21. He and my grandma were together for 41 years before my grandpa died this interview tells you a little bit about my grandparents.

Ann perez's interview with her grand doughter

My dad told me about his day on 9/11 and how terrifying it was. Additionally, he spoke on how it changed him as a person.

Don Kao shares about his childhood and coming out as a gay man in Madison, WI.

During the first part of the interview, I talked to pop-pop about his childhood, where he grew up, and how he met my grandmother. We also talked a lot about his first jobs.

Our families influence us in so many ways. Some loving and some challenging. It is what we make of what we experience that creates the tenatiius, creative and capable people we are today.

Barbra Foster talks about her frightening, yet wonderful experiences in the Big Apple around the 1940’s.

This is an interview with Stina Nanavati (mother) being questioned by John Nanavati (husband) and Ravi Nanavati (son). We asked questions about her family, the history of her talking feet, and a bit about her experiences with racism while growing...

We spoke about my mother’s childhood, growing up while participating heavily in Israeli rhythmic gymnastics. Then we spoke about broader events going on as my mother became an adult and her decision to leave Israel with my father.

I’m interviewing my grandfather, Dave Carder , about his history and his experience growing up abroad.

Spouses, Jeanne Wiebenga (76) and Jane Stirniman (90), speak about how they met and their relationship to the Chautauqua Institution.

I interviewed my mom about her Grandparents, her job, and memorable moments in her life.

in this interview, I talked with my mom about her family history and what it’s like to be a parent.

This interview today was with my mother, my greatest inspiration. She is a 27 year veteran teacher. She teaches 6th grade ELA & SS in NY.

An interview with my Mom talking about Thanksgiving